Life-Threatening Allergies

Life-threatening allergy management in school requires a team effort from the student, parent/guardian, healthcare provider, school nurse and school staff. As a result, the risk of severe allergy reactions in the school setting can be reduced, and a safer educational environment can be provided for students with life-threatening allergies.

Responsibilities

Parent/Guardian

Inform the school nurse/school administrator of your child’s allergies before school starts or as soon as the diagnosis is made.

Provide written medical documentation, instructions, and medications, as directed by a physician, to the school nurse each school year. All food allergies must be verified by documentation from a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.

Provide properly labeled medications each school year and replace medications after use or upon expiration.

Work with the school team to develop an individual plan that accommodates the child during school.

Provide age appropriate education to your child in the self management of his/her allergies. It is important that students take more responsibility for their food allergies as they grow older and are developmentally ready to accept responsibility.